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Bird of Today, the Black-Capped Chickadee. One of my favorites.
Black-Capped Chickadees are nonmigratory passerines found widely distributed across North America; the better upper half of the United States, and throughout Alaska and Canada.
They are recognized by a jet black cap and bib, round bodies, and their distinguishable Chicka-dee-dee-dee sounding calls. They are commonly spotted in a wide range of both deciduous and coniferous forests, woodlands, thickets, parks, and suburban areas. Black-Capped Chickadees do not vary their habitat between either breeding or non-breeding seasons, though dispersal may occur during the winter.
During the summertime, insects (like caterpillars) form the majority of the Black-Capped Chickadee's diet. In the winter, however, seeds and berries become a bit more important. Chickadees will also feed from bird feeders, and have been known to scavenge fat off of dead animals to get through the winter months.
They are recognized by a jet black cap and bib, round bodies, and their distinguishable Chicka-dee-dee-dee sounding calls. They are commonly spotted in a wide range of both deciduous and coniferous forests, woodlands, thickets, parks, and suburban areas. Black-Capped Chickadees do not vary their habitat between either breeding or non-breeding seasons, though dispersal may occur during the winter.
During the summertime, insects (like caterpillars) form the majority of the Black-Capped Chickadee's diet. In the winter, however, seeds and berries become a bit more important. Chickadees will also feed from bird feeders, and have been known to scavenge fat off of dead animals to get through the winter months.
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